The chief justice of the U. S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a $1.5 billion payment to USAID for work already done. The decision upheld Trump's directive to cut U.S. spending abroad.
The illegal shooting of two European chamois was detected on the territory of the Yelanetska Steppe reserve. Criminal proceedings were opened over the poaching, with the amount of damage amounting to UAH 544 thousand.
French Defence Minister Lecornu has launched an initiative to create European arms reserves for potential assistance to Ukraine. The proposal will be submitted to European countries for discussion as part of future security guarantees.
The President of Ukraine will visit Ireland to meet with Prime Minister Michael Martin. Zelenskyy will then travel to the United States to discuss an agreement on rare earth minerals.
The General Staff announced the need for a medical re-examination for more than 1. 5 million people liable for military service. The Verkhovna Rada extended the deadline for the second medical examination until June 5, 2025.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his desire to test the seriousness of Russia's intentions to end the war. The United States emphasizes that without an end to the war, cooperation with Russia in the economic sphere and geopolitics is impossible.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles meets with Republicans to discuss cuts to the Musk-led Government Performance and Results Administration. Senators demand more transparency about changes in federal agencies.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft bilateral agreement on an investment fund for reconstruction between Ukraine and the United States. Yulia Svyrydenko or Andriy Sybiha are authorized to sign the document.
The Finnish Defense Ministry plans to allocate 660m euros for orders for the Finnish defense industry in support of Ukraine. The procurement will be based on Ukraine's critical needs and the capabilities of Finnish companies.
The French Armed Forces Minister has reported talks with Ukraine on the development of minerals for the defense industry. The talks started in October after Zelenskyy's visit to Paris.
The European Union is developing the largest regional security initiative since the Cold War. The plan includes hundreds of billions of euros for defense and consists of three key funding elements.
The US administration has terminated nearly 5,800 USAID grants, keeping only 500 worth $57 billion. Secretary Rubio has made a decision on each grant, but the plaintiffs are challenging the possibility of such a quick review.
Electricity consumption is in line with seasonal indicators, but the consequences of the attacks are still being mitigated. Energy workers are urging people not to turn on high-power appliances from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
European Council President Antonio Costa invites Zelenskyy to Brussels for a special meeting on European defense. The meeting will begin at 12:30 with a discussion of security guarantees for Ukraine.
European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.
The Ministry of Culture temporarily suspends the issuance of letters of assistance for artists and media professionals of military age to travel abroad. The decision will be in effect from March 2025 until the legislation is regulated due to numerous cases of non-return.
Russian troops intensified their offensive in the Novopavlivka sector, attempting to capture three settlements. The Ukrainian Armed Forces took measures to deter the enemy and regrouped their troops.
The EBRD forecasts Ukraine's economy to grow by 3. 5% in 2025 and 5% in 2026, provided that hostilities cease. In 2024, the economy grew by 3%, despite the war.
South Korean intelligence has reported an additional deployment of North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia since early February. According to preliminary data, between 1,000 and 3,000 DPRK troops arrived in Russia.
Negotiations between representatives of the United States and the Russian Federation begin at the residence of the American Consul General in Istanbul. The meeting is dedicated to discussing the problems of the embassies of the two countries.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 166 drones from different directions. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 90 Shahed attack UAVs and neutralized 72 imitator drones, and three regions were affected.
The Supreme Court dismissed Kolomoisky's cassation appeal regarding the return of PrivatBank. The decision is final and confirms the legality of the state's nationalization of the bank.
Kyiv region was attacked by Russian drones for 7 hours in three districts. The attack resulted in a fire at an industrial enterprise and damage to private homes and infrastructure.
Nvidia reported revenue of $39. 3 billion in the fourth quarter, up 78% year-on-year. The company expects further sales growth to reach $43 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz made his first foreign visit to Paris to meet with Macron. The conservative bloc won 208 seats in the Bundestag, but this is not enough to form a government.
Over the last day, 110 combat engagements took place in the frontline, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The enemy launched 4 missile attacks, 81 air strikes and made about 6,000 attacks.
Lizzy Caplan has revealed details of the canceled Marvel movie Gambit, which was planned as an eccentric romantic comedy of the 30s. The project was closed after Fox was acquired by Disney in 2019.
A Russian air strike on Konstantinovka killed 5 people and wounded 11 others. 52 civilian objects were damaged, including more than 20 residential buildings.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces confirm successful strikes on the Saki and Kacha military airfields in Crimea and the Tuapse oil refinery in the Krasnodar region of Russia. At least 40 explosions were recorded in the area of the refinery.
According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, 58 combat engagements took place since the beginning of the day, with 22 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector. In the Kursk sector, 10 clashes and 7 air strikes were recorded.
